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0.5 Course Policies

 Course Participation 

Students are expected to abide by the course timeline and to be active participants within the learning environment. This includes following the syllabus, logging into Canvas regularly, and staying involved.

It is expected that students will engage with one another and the professor in a respectful manner. Even if you disagree with someone, you can do it respectfully. Degrading and rude language will not be tolerated.

 

 Course Communication 

Communication between the professor and students will occur via discussion forums, feedback on assignments, the General Course Q & A discussion board, Canvas announcements, and email. Your best bet for a quick response is to email me through the BVU email system. I do not respond to messages sent through Canvas messaging, as I do not get alerted to them, so please use the email system instead. I will also respond to the General Course Q & A discussion board during normal business hours Monday-Friday. Although you may not get an immediate response, I will respond to your email or discussion board question in as timely a manner as possible, typically within 24 business hours. You can also call during normal business hours.

 

Any communication outside of meme discussion boards should include:

  • A salutation: Hi/Hello Person’s Name
  • A message or body that is clear, concise, polite, and has complete sentences with college-level spelling and grammar – including capitalization and punctuation. (No text message or IM slang).
  • A Sign-Off: Thanks/See you Monday/Have a nice weekend/Best Wishes, and your name

 

When you have questions for me, please use the following guidelines so that other students may benefit:

  • General questions about an ASSIGNMENT or the SYLLABUS should be posted in the General Course Q & A discussion board.
  • PERSONAL MATTERS (e.g., grades, questions about feedback on an individual assignment, etc.) should be discussed with your professor via email or scheduling a virtual meeting.

 

 Virtual Office Hours, General Q & A, and Announcements 

Virtual Office Hours

  • I will be available during my designated Student Support Hours (office hours), so please email me and let me know if you would like to meet during that time so I can send you a link or call you for our meeting.
  • I will not be in a virtual classroom at that time, as they are the same student support hours for my on-campus students so will potentially be meeting with them during that time also. That is why it is important for you to email me to set up a meeting during that time so I can ensure I am available to meet with you.
  • If my Student Support Hours do not work for you and you need to meet with me, please email me and we will find a time that works for both of us.

General Q & A

  • In the Help Forum and Resources Module is a General Q and A discussion board.
  • Students are encouraged to post questions here that peers or the instructor can answer. The instructor will check this Q and A discussion often and respond for all to see.

Announcements

  • I will post an announcement each week that will remind you of any assignments due for the week. These announcements may also include anticipated changes in my availability due to conferences or other professional responsibilities.
  • You can expect the weekly announcements on Mondays. 

 

 Netiquette

BVU values respect and inclusiveness and aims to foster an appreciation for all persons by providing an open and inclusive environment where all are treated with respect, and all have an equal opportunity to learn. The faculty aims to teach this course in a manner that provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders, ages, faiths/religions, economic classes, and ability statuses. As such, students will be encouraged and challenged to use appropriate language, communication, and presentation strategies that demonstrate respect. When values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors vary within the learning community, students will be expected to engage in a reflective process that contributes to professional conduct.

Netiquette Guidelines

  • Netiquette will be professional and respectful to your instructor and all peers in the course.
  • Students are to create constructive conversations that encourage critical thinking skills while remaining courteous and respectful of others.

 

 Course Success Strategies and Expectations

Students are expected to:

  • Actively engage in course learning modules and participate fully in discussions, activities, and assignments.
  • Read, think critically, and demonstrate an understanding of the readings.
  • Submit assignments online by the deadline.
  • Demonstrate academic integrity.
  • Use problem-solving skills when presented with tasks and consult their resources, such as the eBook, PowerPoints, and extra Resources. 

Instructor is expected to:

  • Be a resource and guide, and actively engage with students via discussion forums, announcements, and individual student contact via feedback on assignments and requested meetings.
  • Respond to student communication within 48 hours on a business day, or on the following business day following a weekend or holiday.
  • Clearly convey expectations and offer constructive feedback to students.
  • Uphold the value of academic integrity.

 

 Copyright Statement

Many of the materials posted within this course are protected by copyright law. These materials are only for the use of students enrolled in the course and are only to be used for the specified purpose. They may not be further retained or disseminated.

 

 Recordings

For all forms of instruction, any audio or video recordings must be conducted with the instructor and other students' knowledge and consent. This includes virtual office hours or other collaborative synchronous meetings. Recordings may only be used for class purposes and may not be published or distributed in any public forum without the written permission of all involved. The instructor may choose not to authorize a recording.

 

 Syllabus

This syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advanced notice as the instructor deems necessary to meet curricular objectives.

 

 Seeking Help

Please do not hesitate to seek help immediately when you experience any difficulties or whenever you have questions.

 

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